2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | C5 | Defender |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 75 L |